Archive for the ‘U.S.’ Category
A look in the mirror
They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.
Of tactics good and bad
Breaking down the tactics used by the Union on Sunday. We even use pictures!
Playoff previews: The 3 other games
The road to the MLS Cup goes through Kansas City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Houston on Wednesday and Thursday. PSP previews the other three games, besides Union-Dynamo.
Philadelphia Union 1-2 Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo will take a 2-1 lead back to Texas after downing the Union in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal. UPDATE: Video highlights added.
PSP talks to Dynamo M/D Geoff Cameron
PSP talks to Houston midfielder/defender Geoff Cameron. Cameron scored the equalizer on the Union when the team’s last met in August.
Lineup breakdown: Union D vs Dynamo O
A great defense against a big bruising offense. Can the Union back four activate shutdown mode against a front line that wants to mix it up in the box?
Lineup breakdown: Between the pipes
Both All-Stars. Both big. Both in their first season as a MLS starter. Who has the advantage in goal? The Union with The Dragon or the Dynamo with Tally Hall?
Union v Houston quick reference
We kickoff our lead-up to Sunday’s playoff game with this quick reference guide for how the Union have done against Houston. Includes YouTube highlights of past games, match stats, links to and highlights from PSP’s match reports and analysis, as well as links to this season’s gameday guides.
USL of PA and State Cup Schedules/Results
The weekend’s State Cups and United Soccer League of PA Men and Women’s results plus upcoming PA Women’s, NJ Women’s and PA Men’s Amateur Cup fixtures.
Doop on the dial: What to make of the Union radio deal
The Union are coming to your radio! PSP gives you the info and the analysis of this big announcement.
Union at NY by the numbers
It was an ugly game. The statistics aren’t any prettier. [Post updated to reflect updated stats on the MLS site.]
How’s it going to end? The final edition
A win tonight and the Union guarantee themselves at least the second seed and a week off to prepare for the Eastern Conference semifinals. A draw or a loss, and its going to be a long weekend. UPDATED with final standings scenarios straight from the Union!
United Soccer League schedule & results, State Cups
United Soccer League of PA results and schedule plus men and women’s PA State Cup schedule
This is how real rivalries are made
One game. Everything on the line.
This is the stuff that rivalries are made of.
Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls. On national TV. It’s so on.
Match Report: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
A beautiful opener from Sebastien Le Toux was not enough as the Union dropped two points at home to Toronto. The silver lining is that the Union are in the playoffs.








